Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have mutually agreed to end their coaching relationship, just six months after teaming up, Djokovic announced yesterday.
The split means Murray will not be in Djokovic’s corner as the 24-time Grand Slam champion pursues an eighth Wimbledon title in July.
The duo began working together in November, with Murray guiding Djokovic to the Australian Open semifinals, where the Serb retired injured after dropping the first set. However, Djokovic’s 2025 season has been challenging by his lofty standards.
The 37-year-old lost his opening match in four of his last five tournaments and fell to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in two tight tiebreakers in the Miami Open final.
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun, and support over the last six months on and off the court,” Djokovic said, praising their strengthened friendship. Murray echoed the sentiment, stating, “Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”
Despite a promising start in Melbourne, the partnership spanned only four tournaments. Murray was present in Miami, where Djokovic reached the final without dropping a set before his loss to Mensik. Djokovic, who has struggled on clay this year, was defeated in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters and skipped the recent Italian Open without explanation. He has accepted a wildcard for next week’s Geneva Open as he prepares for the French Open, where he has won three titles.
In February, Djokovic described their arrangement as flexible, noting they would focus on U.S. and clay-court events before reassessing. The partnership, however, has now concluded, leaving Djokovic to chart his path forward without Murray’s guidance.—